William Howard Young, age 87, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the Knox Community Hospital. He was born on December 8, 1935, in Mount Vernon to the late Charles and Mabel (Mellor) Young.
William graduated from Gambier High School and went on to the Navy reserve and married his high school sweetheart before joining the United States Army, being discharged in 1961. He worked for Cooper-Bessemer for over 37 years. William loved flying and even built an airplane in his garage. He was part of the Wynkoop Airport Club (EAA). William was an honest man believed taking care of his family was the most important part in life. In the 1950’s, William was one of the original pioneers of Pacemakers in Mount Vernon.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn (McCalla) Young, children, Craig (Debra) Young of Lewis Center, Ohio, Kim (Ron Stewart) Alspach of Apple Valley; 3 grandchildren; a sister, Vera Clifton of Mount Vernon; a brother, Everett “Gene” (Lois) Young of Tennessee; several nieces, nephews, and adapted granddaughter, Macy Wolf-Hall.
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